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SV05 XEM

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at rear subframe mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 132,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at rear subframe mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut on nsf tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr hand brake binding lighty

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,620 miles

inter/ hand brake sticking on o/s/r

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

inter/ hand brake sticking on o/s/r

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,550 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 39,476 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,847 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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SV05 XEM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 101,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 XEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV05 XEM registered?

SV05 XEM is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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